Hyundai Excel 3 Doors (1998 – 2000) vs Daihatsu Valera (1996 – 2001): specs compared
Both offer around 88 hp at most. The Daihatsu Valera is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.8 s against 11.7 s. The Hyundai Excel 3 Doors has the higher top speed: 176 km/h against 170 km/h. The Daihatsu Valera is the lighter car, from 859 kg against 926 kg. The Hyundai Excel 3 Doors dates from 1998 – 2000, the Daihatsu Valera from 1996 – 2001.
| Specification |
Hyundai
Excel 3 Doors
1998 – 2000
|
Daihatsu
Valera
1996 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Japan |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2000 | 1996 – 2001 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 84 – 88 hp | 75 – 90 hp |
| Torque | 118 – 130 Nm | 110 – 119 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.7 – 12.8 s | 10.8 – 12.8 s |
| Top speed | 174 – 176 km/h | 159 – 170 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.4 – 8.5 L/100 km | 7.5 – 8.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,100 mm | 4,100 mm |
| Width | 1,621 mm | 1,621 mm |
| Height | 1,389 mm | 1,389 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 926 – 929 kg | 859 – 915 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.